Talent finalists


to star at fete THE finals of a children’s talent contest will be among the star attractions at Ryarsh village fete on Saturday, June 29. Auditions will be held in teh village hall from 4-6pm on June 7, with the winner being cho- sen at the fete at Ryarsh recre- ation ground. The fete starts at 1pm and


there will be a hog roast, pony rides, beer tent, Irish dancing, assault course, bouncy castle, sideshows and foodie treats. Proceeds will be in aid of


local charities. To enter the talent contest


email Michelle on m.hue- bchen@hotmail.com.


Summer serenade ASUMMER concertistobe held at St Mary’s Church,West Malling, on June 29 in aid of Dandelion Time. Chamber Domaine will be joined by baritone Jonathan McGovern to perform amedley of Schubert songs, as well as The Trout and Quintet in D. Tickets, including a glass of


wine, are £15, although admis- sion is free for under 21s. Anyone who books before


June 15 will save £2 per ticket. Call the box office on 01732 770929, email music@malling or book online at www.musi- catmalling.com. Tickets are also available on the door.


School to admit more pupils


KINGS Hill School is set to ex- pand, as education chiefs ad- dress the soaring demand for primary places in the area. The school, which currently


has 422 pupils, will take an extra 30 from September with the increase of its reception classes from two to three. KCC has also agreed to three reception classes in 2014, but expects the expansion will be temporary, with the school shrinking back to two intake classes the following year. Head teacher Kerry Thomas


and staff have welcomed the news, saying: “Kings Hill School is proud to announce


CRICKETERSwere horrified to find the Snodland pavilion they had been renovating had been van- dalised – only to discover a repeat attack the following night. Newshowers and a toilet at Hol- borough Anchorians were dam- aged, a door was broken from its hinges, paint was strewn on the floor, ceiling tiles were pulled down, pictures were taken down and smashed and beer cans were sprayed around. Two signatures were written on


thewalls amidst the graffiti. RayPettitt, lifememberandclub captain, said the vandals had got


that Kent County Council has- decided to expand our school, in response to the ever-growing demand for school places in Kings Hill. “Our buildings will be ex- tended and we are really look- ing forward to welcoming so many more local children.” Planning permission has been granted for the new classrooms. The other primary school on


the upmarket development, the Discovery School, was given permission earlier this year to increase its reception to three- form entry, admitting 90 chil- dren, instead of the current 60. However, parents and parish


councillors, who objected to this expansion, continue to call for a permanent solution at Kings Hill, insisting a third pri- mary school is needed. At Kings Hill School, work


has been underway to enhance outdoor facilities. Teaching as- sistant Emma Gilman joined from Leeds Castle to develop outdoor learning, and has started lunchtime clubs involv- ing the children in tasks such as clearing mounds of leaves. The pond area is also being re- furbished and a polytunnel is being constructed at the edge of the school field for the children to grow produce.


Vandals strike twice at cricket pavilion


cised the “mindless vandalism” which had wrecked the hard work put in by the club members. The damageon the firstmorning


was discovered by treasurer, Kevin Banfield, who saw a tin of paint knocked over. He then discovered the rest of the damage. A police spokesman said: “We


in by levering off a metal shutter and removing the awindowpane. Somefundinghadbeen provided


by the Snodland Partnership to- wards the improvements to the club’s headquarters and he criti-


are investigating a report of a bur- glary at the pavilion. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary andwere released on bail until May 22 pending further in- vestigation. Damage was caused toashutter at thebuildingandalso within the building.”


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